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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.76, 1,064.57 and 561.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.76, 1,064.57 and 561.66 is: 774.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.76 : 1,064.57 = 561.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.76/1,064.57 = 561.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.76x = 1,064.57 × 561.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.76x = 597,921.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,921.06/771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.75

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